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The second tab allows you to specify a UTC offset. The tab displays a list of offsets to choose from,
as well as an option to set daylight saving time.
Figure 2-14. Configuring the Time Zone
On both tabs, you can select System Clock uses UTC. Please select this if you know that your system
is set to UTC.
Tip
To change your time zone configuration after you have completed the installation, use the Time and
Date Properties Tool.
Type the
redhat-config-date
Tool. If you are not root, it prompts you for the root password to continue.
To run the Time and Date Properties Tool as a text-based application, use the command
.
timeconfig

2.17. Set Root Password

Setting up a root account and password is one of the most important steps during your installation.
Your root account is similar to the administrator account used on Windows NT machines. The root
account is used to install packages, upgrade RPMs, and perform most system maintenance. Logging
in as root gives you complete control over your system.
Note
The root user (also known as the superuser) has complete access to the entire system; for this rea-
son, logging in as the root user is best done only to perform system maintenance or administration.
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command in a shell prompt to launch the Time and Date Properties